Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Cory liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Vondal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vondal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Kite was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this western man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His auburn hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gerald was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.